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Independent oil refiner and marketer Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) reported first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.78, which comfortably beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.53. The outperformance primarily reflects the stronger-than-expected performance of its Refining & Marketing segment. Operating income of the segment totaled $766 billion, surpassing the consensus mark of $660 million.However, the company’s bottom line fell from the year-ago adjusted profit of $6.09 due to a higher un ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the first quarter, capital expenditures, investments, and acquisitions totaled $1.3 billion, including $710 million for growth and maintenance capital and $622 million for MPLX acquisitions [3] - The company returned $2.5 billion to shareholders through repurchases and dividends during the quarter [3] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $3.3 billion, with earnings per share of $2.58, despite having four major refineries in turnaround [52][54] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Refining throughput was at 82% utilization, processing over 2.4 million barrels of crude per day, impacted by planned turnaround activity [57] - The Midstream segment generated strong cash flows, with MPLX's distribution contributing $550 million in cash flow to MPC [43] - The company expects higher throughput volumes of nearly 2.8 million barrels per day in the second quarter, representing 94% utilization [58] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global oil demand is projected to increase by 1.2 million to 2 million barrels per day, driven by the growing need for transportation fuels [32] - The refining industry is expected to remain structurally advantaged in the U.S. due to locational advantages and access to low-cost natural gas [33] - Gasoline inventories are currently below the five-year average, indicating a tight market [63] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on disciplined investment and capital returns, with a commitment to enhancing shareholder value through strategic projects [9][28] - Planned maintenance activities were executed to improve reliability and prepare for increased demand during the summer driving season [25][34] - The company is committed to returning excess capital through share repurchases, with an additional $5 billion share repurchase authorization announced [51] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about the refining environment, expecting continued record oil demand and constrained global supply [14][32] - The company anticipates that the enhanced mid-cycle environment will persist due to competitive advantages over marginal sources of supply [33][79] - Management emphasized the importance of operational excellence and safety in driving future performance [79] Other Important Information - Two new independent directors joined the MPC Board, enhancing the company's governance [8] - The company recorded an $89 million charge related to the fair value remeasurement of long-term incentive compensation, impacting earnings per share [55] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for the West Coast market? - The market is fundamentally short on gasoline, and this environment is expected to persist through summer [84] Question: How should we interpret the lower buyback this quarter? - The company remains committed to returning capital, and variability in buyback amounts is influenced by multiple factors [64] Question: What are the expectations for refining margins in 2025? - Demand is expected to outpace supply expansions, leading to a bullish outlook for refining margins [66][68] Question: Can you provide an update on the Martinez biofuel project? - The Martinez facility is currently operating at 50% capacity, with plans to ramp up to 75% by mid-third quarter and full capacity by year-end [124] Question: What are the key drivers for improving capture rates? - The company aims to enhance commercial performance and optimize operations to improve capture rates sustainably [120][122]

[PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=3&type=section&id=PART%20I%20-%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) [Item 1. Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) The company presents its unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 [Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income%20(Unaudited)) **Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | (In millions, except per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | | :---------------------------------- | :--- | :--- | | Sales and other operating revenues | $32,706 | $34,864 | | Total revenues and other income | $33,211 | $35,077 | | Total costs and expenses | $31,427 | $31,016 | | Income from operations | $1,784 | $4,061 | | Net income attributable to MPC | $937 | $2,724 | | Basic EPS attributable to MPC | $2.59 | $6.13 | | Diluted EPS attributable to MPC | $2.58 | $6.09 | [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income%20(Unaudited)) **Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | (Millions of dollars) | 2024 | 2023 | | :-------------------- | :--- | :--- | | Net income | $1,312 | $3,084 | | Other comprehensive loss | $(12) | $(11) | | Comprehensive income | $1,300 | $3,073 | | Comprehensive income attributable to MPC | $925 | $2,713 | [Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)](index=6&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets%20(Unaudited)) **Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:** | (Millions of dollars) | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | | :-------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $3,175 | $5,443 | | Total current assets | $31,260 | $32,131 | | Total assets | $85,528 | $85,987 | | Total current liabilities | $21,787 | $20,150 | | Total liabilities | $55,757 | $54,588 | | Total MPC stockholders' equity | $22,922 | $24,404 | | Total equity | $29,210 | $30,504 | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)](index=7&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows%20(Unaudited)) **Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | (Millions of dollars) | 2024 | 2023 | | :-------------------- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $1,532 | $4,057 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(824) | $(816) | | Net cash used in financing activities | $(2,977) | $(3,907) | | Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $(2,269) | $(666) | | Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $3,177 | $7,965 | [Consolidated Statements of Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Unaudited)](index=9&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Equity%20and%20Redeemable%20Noncontrolling%20Interest%20(Unaudited)) **Consolidated Statements of Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Unaudited) - As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:** | (Millions of dollars) | Balance as of Dec 31, 2023 | Net Income | Dividends Declared | Shares Repurchased | Balance as of Mar 31, 2024 | | :-------------------- | :------------------------- | :--------- | :----------------- | :----------------- | :------------------------- | | MPC Stockholders' Equity | $30,504 | $937 | $(299) | $(2,172) | $29,210 | **Consolidated Statements of Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Unaudited) - As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:** | (Millions of dollars) | Balance as of Dec 31, 2022 | Net Income | Dividends Declared | Shares Repurchased | Balance as of Mar 31, 2023 | | :-------------------- | :------------------------- | :--------- | :----------------- | :----------------- | :------------------------- | | MPC Stockholders' Equity | $34,119 | $2,724 | $(336) | $(3,238) | $32,695 | [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=10&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements%20(Unaudited)) [Note 1. Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation](index=10&type=section&id=Note%201.%20Description%20of%20the%20Business%20and%20Basis%20of%20Presentation) - Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company operating the nation's largest refining system[23](index=23&type=chunk) - The interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited and prepared in accordance with SEC rules for interim periods, not including all GAAP disclosures required for complete financial statements[24](index=24&type=chunk)[25](index=25&type=chunk) [Note 2. Accounting Standards and Disclosure Rules](index=10&type=section&id=Note%202.%20Accounting%20Standards%20and%20Disclosure%20Rules) - MPC adopted ASU 2023-01, Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements, in Q1 2024, with **no material impact**[28](index=28&type=chunk) - The SEC's new climate-related disclosure rules are effective for MPC's 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, pending judicial review[29](index=29&type=chunk) - MPC is evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-09 (Income Tax Disclosures) and ASU 2023-07 (Segment Reporting), effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and 2023 respectively[30](index=30&type=chunk)[31](index=31&type=chunk) [Note 3. Short-Term Investments](index=11&type=section&id=Note%203.%20Short-Term%20Investments) **Short-Term Investments Components (Millions of dollars):** | Investment Type | March 31, 2024 Fair Value | December 31, 2023 Fair Value | | :-------------- | :------------------------ | :------------------------- | | Commercial paper | $2,773 | $3,156 | | Certificates of deposit and time deposits | $1,255 | $1,837 | | U.S. government securities | $636 | $784 | | Corporate notes and bonds | $169 | $85 | | **Total available-for-sale debt securities** | **$4,833** | **$5,862** | | Cash (included in Cash and Cash Equivalents) | $2,741 | $4,362 | | **Total** | **$7,574** | **$10,224** | - All available-for-sale debt securities held as of March 31, 2024, mature within one year or less or are readily available for use[33](index=33&type=chunk) [Note 4. Master Limited Partnership](index=11&type=section&id=Note%204.%20Master%20Limited%20Partnership) - MPC controls MPLX LP and owned approximately **64% of its outstanding common units** as of March 31, 2024, a decrease from 65% at December 31, 2023[34](index=34&type=chunk) - MPLX redeemed all 600,000 Series B preferred units on February 15, 2023, for **$600 million**, resulting in a $2 million net reduction to retained earnings[38](index=38&type=chunk)[39](index=39&type=chunk) **MPLX Unit Repurchase Program - Three Months Ended March 31:** | (In millions, except per unit data) | 2024 | 2023 | | :---------------------------------- | :--- | :--- | | Number of common units repurchased | 2 | — | | Cash paid for common units repurchased | $75 | $— | | Average cost per unit | $40.04 | $— | [Note 5. Variable Interest Entities](index=13&type=section&id=Note%205.%20Variable%20Interest%20Entities) - MPLX is identified as a Variable Interest Entity (VIE) controlled by MPC, leading to its consolidation in MPC's financial statements[42](index=42&type=chunk) - Creditors of MPLX generally do not have recourse to MPC's general credit, except for certain indebtedness of LOOP LLC and LOCAP LLC, which MPC has effectively guaranteed[43](index=43&type=chunk) **MPLX Balance Sheet Information (Millions of dollars):** | Item | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | | :--- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $385 | $1,048 | | Equity method investments | $4,343 | $3,743 | | Property, plant and equipment, net | $19,299 | $19,264 | | Goodwill | $7,645 | $7,645 | | Long-term debt | $18,805 | $19,296 | [Note 6. Related Party Transactions](index=14&type=section&id=Note%206.%20Related%20Party%20Transactions) - Sales to related parties primarily consist of refined product and renewable feedstock sales to equity affiliates, while purchases include utilities, transportation, ethanol, and renewable fuels from equity affiliates[47](index=47&type=chunk)[48](index=48&type=chunk) **Related Party Transactions (Millions of dollars) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Transaction Type | 2024 | 2023 | | :--------------- | :--- | :--- | | Sales to related parties | $271 | $189 | | Purchases from related parties | $580 | $311 | [Note 7. Earnings Per Share](index=15&type=section&id=Note%207.%20Earnings%20Per%20Share) **Earnings Per Share (Millions, except per share data) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Metric | 2024 | 2023 | | :----- | :--- | :--- | | Income available to common stockholders | $936 | $2,720 | | Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 361 | 444 | | Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 362 | 447 | | Basic Net income attributable to MPC per share | $2.59 | $6.13 | | Diluted Net income attributable to MPC per share | $2.58 | $6.09 | [Note 8. Equity](index=15&type=section&id=Note%208.%20Equity) - As of March 31, 2024, MPC had **$4.63 billion remaining** under its share repurchase authorizations, with an additional **$5.0 billion authorization** approved on April 30, 2024[53](index=53&type=chunk)[108](index=108&type=chunk) **Share Repurchases (Millions, except per share data) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Metric | 2024 | 2023 | | :----- | :--- | :--- | | Number of shares repurchased | 13 | 25 | | Cash paid for shares repurchased | $2,218 | $3,180 | | Average cost per share | $168.05 | $126.56 | [Note 9. Segment Information](index=16&type=section&id=Note%209.%20Segment%20Information) - MPC operates two reportable segments: **Refining & Marketing** and **Midstream**, with performance evaluated using segment adjusted EBITDA[56](index=56&type=chunk)[57](index=57&type=chunk) **Segment Adjusted EBITDA (Millions of dollars) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Segment | 2024 | 2023 | | :------ | :--- | :--- | | Refining & Marketing | $1,874 | $3,853 | | Midstream | $1,589 | $1,530 | | **Total reportable segments** | **$3,463** | **$5,383** | **Reconciliation to Income Before Income Taxes:** | Item | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total reportable segments | $3,463 | $5,383 | | Corporate | $(204) | $(165) | | Refining planned turnaround costs | $(648) | $(357) | | Depreciation and amortization | $(827) | $(800) | | Net interest and other financial costs | $(179) | $(154) | | **Income before income taxes** | **$1,605** | **$3,907** | **Segment Revenues from External Customers (Millions of dollars) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Segment | 2024 | 2023 | | :------ | :--- | :--- | | Refining & Marketing | $31,485 | $33,663 | | Midstream | $1,221 | $1,201 | | **Consolidated sales and other operating revenues** | **$32,706** | **$34,864** | **Consolidated Capital Expenditures (Millions of dollars) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Segment | 2024 | 2023 | | :------ | :--- | :--- | | Refining & Marketing | $291 | $421 | | Midstream | $327 | $241 | | **Consolidated capital expenditures** | **$511** | **$483** | [Note 10. Net Interest and Other Financial Costs](index=18&type=section&id=Note%2010.%20Net%20Interest%20and%20Other%20Financial%20Costs) **Net Interest and Other Financial Costs (Millions of dollars) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Item | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Interest income | $(101) | $(121) | | Interest expense | $341 | $334 | | Pension and other postretirement non-service costs | $(11) | $(23) | | **Net interest and other financial costs** | **$179** | **$154** | [Note 11. Income Taxes](index=18&type=section&id=Note%2011.%20Income%20Taxes) - The income tax provision for Q1 2024 was **$293 million**, lower than the U.S. statutory rate due to permanent tax benefits from noncontrolling interests, offset by state taxes[61](index=61&type=chunk) - The income tax provision for Q1 2023 was **$823 million**, higher than the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to state taxes, offset by permanent tax benefits from noncontrolling interests[62](index=62&type=chunk) [Note 12. Inventories](index=18&type=section&id=Note%2012.%20Inventories) - Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market value, with crude oil and refined product costs aggregated on a consolidated basis for LIFO assessment[63](index=63&type=chunk) **Inventories (Millions of dollars) - As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:** | Item | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | | :--- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Crude oil | $3,434 | $3,211 | | Refined products | $5,273 | $4,940 | | Materials and supplies | $1,074 | $1,166 | | **Total** | **$9,781** | **$9,317** | [Note 13. Equity Method Investments](index=18&type=section&id=Note%2013.%20Equity%20Method%20Investments) - On March 22, 2024, MPLX acquired additional ownership in existing joint ventures and gathering assets for **$625 million**, enhancing its position in the Utica basin[64](index=64&type=chunk) - The revaluation of MPLX's existing 62% equity method investment in OCC resulted in a **$20 million gain**, recorded in net gain on disposal of assets[65](index=65&type=chunk)[66](index=66&type=chunk) - On March 8, 2023, MPC acquired a **49.9% interest in LF Bioenergy**, an RNG producer, for approximately $56 million, accounted for as an equity method investment[67](index=67&type=chunk)[68](index=68&type=chunk) [Note 14. Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E)](index=19&type=section&id=Note%2014.%20Property,%20Plant%20and%20Equipment%20(PP&E)) **Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Millions of dollars):** | Segment | March 31, 2024 Net PP&E | December 31, 2023 Net PP&E | | :------ | :---------------------- | :------------------------- | | Refining & Marketing | $14,342 | $14,504 | | Midstream | $20,061 | $20,031 | | Corporate | $560 | $577 | | **Total** | **$34,963** | **$35,112** | [Note 15. Fair Value Measurements](index=19&type=section&id=Note%2015.%20Fair%20Value%20Measurements) - Level 3 instruments primarily relate to an embedded derivative liability for a natural gas purchase commitment, with fair value calculations using unobservable inputs[72](index=72&type=chunk) - The carrying and fair values of MPC's debt were approximately **$27.0 billion** and **$25.3 billion** at March 31, 2024, respectively[76](index=76&type=chunk) **Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Millions of dollars) - March 31, 2024:** | Item | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Net Carrying Value | | :--- | :------ | :------ | :------ | :----------------- | | Assets: Commodity contracts | $197 | $— | $— | $— | | Liabilities: Commodity contracts | $231 | $— | $— | $— | | Liabilities: Embedded derivatives in commodity contracts | $— | $— | $69 | $69 | **Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Millions of dollars) - December 31, 2023:** | Item | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Net Carrying Value | | :--- | :------ | :------ | :------ | :----------------- | | Assets: Commodity contracts | $244 | $— | $— | $24 | | Liabilities: Commodity contracts | $249 | $— | $— | $— | | Liabilities: Embedded derivatives in commodity contracts | $— | $— | $61 | $61 | [Note 16. Derivatives](index=20&type=section&id=Note%2016.%20Derivatives) - MPC does not designate any commodity derivative instruments as hedges for accounting purposes but uses them to hedge various price risks[77](index=77&type=chunk)[78](index=78&type=chunk) **Effect of Commodity Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Income (Millions of dollars) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Income Statement Location | 2024 Gain (Loss) | 2023 Gain (Loss) | | :------------------------ | :--------------- | :--------------- | | Sales and other operating revenues | $— | $2 | | Cost of revenues | $(74) | $61 | | Other income | $— | $1 | | **Total** | **$(74)** | **$64** | [Note 17. Debt](index=22&type=section&id=Note%2017.%20Debt) **Outstanding Borrowings (Millions of dollars) - As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:** | Item | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | | :--- | :------------- | :---------------- | | MPC Senior notes | $6,449 | $6,449 | | MPC Finance lease obligations | $457 | $464 | | MPLX Senior notes | $20,700 | $20,700 | | **Total debt** | **$27,613** | **$27,620** | | Total long-term debt due after one year | $24,832 | $25,329 | **Available Capacity under Credit Facilities (Millions of dollars) - As of March 31, 2024:** | Facility | Total Capacity | Outstanding Borrowings | Outstanding Letters of Credit | Available Capacity | | :------- | :------------- | :--------------------- | :---------------------------- | :----------------- | | MPC bank revolving credit facility | $5,000 | $— | $1 | $4,999 | | MPC trade receivables securitization facility | $100 | $— | $— | $100 | | MPLX bank revolving credit facility | $2,000 | $— | $— | $2,000 | [Note 18. Revenue](index=23&type=section&id=Note%2018.%20Revenue) - As of March 31, 2024, MPC does not have future performance obligations that are material to future periods[86](index=86&type=chunk) **Revenues from External Customers by Segment and Product Line (Millions of dollars) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Segment/Product Line | 2024 | 2023 | | :------------------- | :--- | :--- | | **Refining & Marketing** | | | | Refined products | $29,247 | $31,923 | | Crude oil | $1,788 | $1,330 | | Services and other | $450 | $410 | | Total R&M external revenues | $31,485 | $33,663 | | **Midstream** | | | | Refined products | $373 | $420 | | Services and other | $848 | $781 | | Total Midstream external revenues | $1,221 | $1,201 | | **Sales and other operating revenues** | **$32,706** | **$34,864** | [Note 19. Supplemental Cash Flow Information](index=23&type=section&id=Note%2019.%20Supplemental%20Cash%20Flow%20Information) **Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Millions of dollars) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Item | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Interest paid (net of amounts capitalized) | $359 | $342 | | Net income taxes paid to (received from) taxing authorities | $(22) | $(18) | **Reconciliation of Capital Expenditures:** | Item | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Additions to property, plant and equipment | $585 | $457 | | Increase (decrease) in capital accruals | $(74) | $26 | | **Total capital expenditures** | **$511** | **$483** | [Note 20. Other Current Liabilities](index=24&type=section&id=Note%2020.%20Other%20Current%20Liabilities) **Components of Other Current Liabilities (Millions of dollars) - As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:** | Item | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | | :--- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Environmental credits liability | $331 | $778 | | Accrued interest payable | $258 | $316 | | Other current liabilities | $375 | $551 | | **Total other current liabilities** | **$964** | **$1,645** | [Note 21. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)](index=24&type=section&id=Note%2021.%20Accumulated%20Other%20Comprehensive%20Income%20(Loss)) **Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Millions of dollars):** | Component | Balance as of Dec 31, 2023 | Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss) before Reclassifications | Amounts Reclassified | Balance as of Mar 31, 2024 | | :-------- | :------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------- | :------------------------- | | Pension Benefits | $(261) | $2 | $(8) | $(265) | | Other Benefits | $129 | $(1) | $(5) | $124 | | Other | $1 | $(3) | $— | $(2) | | **Total** | **$(131)** | **$(2)** | **$(12)** | **$(143)** | [Note 22. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits](index=25&type=section&id=Note%2022.%20Pension%20and%20Other%20Postretirement%20Benefits) - MPC made **no contributions** to funded pension plans in Q1 2024[93](index=93&type=chunk) **Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Millions of dollars) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Item | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Pension Benefits** | | | | Service cost | $54 | $49 | | Interest cost | $30 | $29 | | Expected return on plan assets | $(37) | $(42) | | Amortization of prior service credit | $(8) | $(11) | | Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss | $1 | $(2) | | **Net periodic pension benefit cost** | **$40** | **$23** | | **Other Benefits** | | | | Service cost | $5 | $5 | | Interest cost | $8 | $8 | | Amortization of prior service credit | $(5) | $(5) | | **Net periodic other benefit cost** | **$8** | **$8** | [Note 23. Commitments and Contingencies](index=25&type=section&id=Note%2023.%20Commitments%20and%20Contingencies) - Accrued liabilities for environmental remediation totaled **$375 million** at March 31, 2024, down from $387 million at December 31, 2023[96](index=96&type=chunk) - MPC is subject to climate-related lawsuits in several states, alleging misrepresentations about petroleum product impacts, with the ultimate outcome currently uncertain[97](index=97&type=chunk) - MPC has provided guarantees for indebtedness of equity method investees, including LOOP and LOCAP (**$222 million**) and Dakota Access Pipeline (**$170 million**)[102](index=102&type=chunk)[104](index=104&type=chunk) [Note 24. Subsequent Events](index=28&type=section&id=Note%2024.%20Subsequent%20Events) - On April 30, 2024, MPC's board approved an additional **$5.0 billion share repurchase authorization** with no expiration date[108](index=108&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=29&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) The company analyzes its financial condition and results of operations for Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023 [DISCLOSURES REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS](index=29&type=section&id=DISCLOSURES%20REGARDING%20FORWARD-LOOKING%20STATEMENTS) - The report contains forward-looking statements regarding future financial results, ESG plans, capital expenditures, business strategies, and other anticipated events[111](index=111&type=chunk) - Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including economic conditions, commodity prices, regulatory changes, and operational incidents[111](index=111&type=chunk)[112](index=112&type=chunk) [EXECUTIVE SUMMARY](index=30&type=section&id=EXECUTIVE%20SUMMARY) - Global oil demand is at a record high, supporting a constructive refining environment in Q1 2024[115](index=115&type=chunk) - California's SB X1-2 authorizes the CEC to establish a maximum gross gasoline refining margin, with rulemaking activity ongoing[116](index=116&type=chunk) - MPLX acquired additional ownership in Utica basin assets for **$625 million** and entered an agreement to combine the Whistler and Rio Bravo Pipeline projects[117](index=117&type=chunk)[119](index=119&type=chunk) - MPC's board approved an additional **$5.0 billion share repurchase authorization** on April 30, 2024, adding to the $4.63 billion remaining as of March 31, 2024[120](index=120&type=chunk) - **Net income attributable to MPC decreased by $1.79 billion** in Q1 2024, primarily due to lower Refining & Marketing margins and higher turnaround costs[126](index=126&type=chunk) **Select Results (Millions of dollars) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Metric | 2024 | 2023 | | :----- | :--- | :--- | | Refining & Marketing segment adjusted EBITDA | $1,874 | $3,853 | | Midstream segment adjusted EBITDA | $1,589 | $1,530 | | Total reportable segments adjusted EBITDA | $3,463 | $5,383 | | Income before income taxes | $1,605 | $3,907 | | Net income attributable to MPC per diluted share | $2.58 | $6.09 | [OVERVIEW OF SEGMENTS](index=32&type=section&id=OVERVIEW%20OF%20SEGMENTS) - Refining & Marketing segment adjusted EBITDA is driven by refinery throughput, margins, operating costs, and distribution costs[131](index=131&type=chunk)[132](index=132&type=chunk)[135](index=135&type=chunk) - Midstream segment profitability depends on tariff rates, volumes shipped, terminal throughput, and NGL/natural gas prices[137](index=137&type=chunk)[138](index=138&type=chunk) **Estimated Change in Annual Refining & Marketing Segment Adjusted EBITDA due to Market Conditions (Millions of dollars):** | Sensitivity | Per $1.00/barrel change | Amount | | :---------- | :---------------------- | :----- | | Blended crack spread | | $1,080 | | Sour differential | | $500 | | Sweet differential | | $500 | | Natural gas price (per $1.00/MMBtu) | | $330 | [RESULTS OF OPERATIONS](index=34&type=section&id=RESULTS%20OF%20OPERATIONS) - **Net income attributable to MPC decreased by $1.79 billion** in Q1 2024, primarily due to lower Refining & Marketing margins and higher turnaround costs[141](index=141&type=chunk) - Revenues and other income decreased by **$1.87 billion**, mainly due to lower refined product sales prices and volumes[141](index=141&type=chunk) - Costs and expenses increased by **$411 million**, primarily due to higher cost of revenues from increased turnaround activity and higher SG&A expenses[142](index=142&type=chunk)[145](index=145&type=chunk) - **Refining & Marketing segment adjusted EBITDA decreased by $1.98 billion**, driven by lower per barrel margins and a 173 mbpd decrease in net refinery throughput[153](index=153&type=chunk) - **Refining & Marketing margin decreased from $26.15/barrel to $18.99/barrel**, primarily due to narrower crack spreads, resulting in an estimated $2 billion negative impact[154](index=154&type=chunk) - RINs expense decreased from $467 million in Q1 2023 to **$301 million in Q1 2024**[158](index=158&type=chunk) - **Midstream segment adjusted EBITDA increased by $59 million** in Q1 2024, driven by higher rates and processing volumes[163](index=163&type=chunk) - Corporate expenses increased by **$44 million** in Q1 2024, primarily due to a $33 million increase in equity compensation[165](index=165&type=chunk) **Consolidated Results of Operations (Millions of dollars) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Item | 2024 | 2023 | Variance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :------- | | Sales and other operating revenues | $32,706 | $34,864 | $(2,158) | | Total revenues and other income | $33,211 | $35,077 | $(1,866) | | Total costs and expenses | $31,427 | $31,016 | $411 | | Income from operations | $1,784 | $4,061 | $(2,277) | | Net income attributable to MPC | $937 | $2,724 | $(1,787) | **Refining & Marketing Operating Statistics - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Metric | 2024 | 2023 | | :----- | :--- | :--- | | Net refinery throughput (mbpd) | 2,664 | 2,837 | | Refining & Marketing margin per barrel | $18.99 | $26.15 | | Refining operating costs per barrel | $6.14 | $5.68 | | Distribution costs per barrel | $5.95 | $5.26 | | Refining & Marketing segment adjusted EBITDA per barrel | $7.73 | $15.09 | | Refining planned turnaround costs per barrel | $2.67 | $1.40 | | Per barrel fees paid to MPLX | $3.99 | $3.66 | **Midstream Operating Statistics - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Metric | 2024 | 2023 | | :----- | :--- | :--- | | Crude oil pipeline throughput (mbpd) | 3,000 | 3,100 | | Refined product pipeline throughput (mbpd) | 1,000 | 1,000 | | Natural gas processed (MMcf/d) | 8,000 | 7,800 | | NGL fractionated (mbpd) | 600 | 600 | | Natural Gas NYMEX HH (per MMBtu) | $2.09 | $2.77 | | C2 + NGL Pricing (per gallon) | $0.74 | $0.77 | [LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES](index=43&type=section&id=LIQUIDITY%20AND%20CAPITAL%20RESOURCES) - **Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $2.53 billion** in Q1 2024, primarily due to lower operating results and an unfavorable change in working capital[171](index=171&type=chunk) - Net cash used in investing activities was **$824 million** in Q1 2024, including $622 million for Midstream acquisitions[175](index=175&type=chunk)[179](index=179&type=chunk) - Financing activities used **$2.98 billion** in Q1 2024, including $2.22 billion for common stock repurchases[178](index=178&type=chunk)[180](index=180&type=chunk) - MPC maintains an **investment-grade credit profile** (Moody's Baa2, S&P BBB, Fitch BBB, all stable outlook)[185](index=185&type=chunk)[186](index=186&type=chunk) - MPLX also maintains an **investment-grade credit profile** (Moody's Baa2, S&P BBB, Fitch BBB, all stable outlook)[191](index=191&type=chunk)[192](index=192&type=chunk) - MPC's 2024 capital investment plan totals approximately **$1.25 billion** (excluding MPLX's plan)[196](index=196&type=chunk) - MPC declared a dividend of **$0.825 per share** on April 24, 2024[208](index=208&type=chunk) **Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Activities (Millions of dollars) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Activity | 2024 | 2023 | | :------- | :--- | :--- | | Operating activities | $1,532 | $4,057 | | Investing activities | $(824) | $(816) | | Financing activities | $(2,977) | $(3,907) | | **Total decrease in cash** | **$(2,269)** | **$(666)** | **MPC Liquidity (Excluding MPLX) (Millions of dollars) - As of March 31, 2024:** | Item | Total Capacity | Available Capacity | | :--- | :------------- | :----------------- | | Bank revolving credit facility | $5,000 | $4,999 | | Trade receivables facility | $100 | $100 | | Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments | N/A | $7,189 | | **Total liquidity** | **N/A** | **$12,288** | **MPLX Liquidity (Millions of dollars) - As of March 31, 2024:** | Item | Total Capacity | Available Capacity | | :--- | :------------- | :----------------- | | Bank revolving credit facility | $2,000 | $2,000 | | MPC intercompany loan agreement | $1,500 | $1,500 | | Cash and cash equivalents | N/A | $385 | | **Total liquidity** | **N/A** | **$3,885** | **Capital Expenditures and Investments (Millions of dollars) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Item | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | MPC, excluding MPLX | $299 | $430 | | Midstream - MPLX | $325 | $239 | | **Total Capital expenditures and investments** | **$624** | **$669** | [ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND COMPLIANCE COSTS](index=48&type=section&id=ENVIRONMENTAL%20MATTERS%20AND%20COMPLIANCE%20COSTS) - MPC incurs substantial expenditures due to environmental laws and regulations, which could adversely affect operating results[210](index=210&type=chunk) - No significant changes to environmental matters and compliance costs occurred during Q1 2024[211](index=211&type=chunk) [CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES](index=48&type=section&id=CRITICAL%20ACCOUNTING%20ESTIMATES) - There have been no significant changes to MPC's critical accounting estimates as of March 31, 2024[212](index=212&type=chunk) [ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOT YET ADOPTED](index=49&type=section&id=ACCOUNTING%20STANDARDS%20NOT%20YET%20ADOPTED) - Certain new financial accounting pronouncements will be effective for MPC's financial statements in the future[213](index=213&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](index=49&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) The company details its exposure to commodity price and interest rate risks and its strategies to manage them - As of March 31, 2024, MPC's long-term debt consisted entirely of fixed-rate instruments, making its fair value sensitive to interest rate fluctuations[221](index=221&type=chunk) **Net Gains and Losses on Commodity Derivative Positions (Millions of dollars) - Three Months Ended March 31:** | Item | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Realized gain (loss) on settled derivative positions | $(37) | $125 | | Unrealized loss on open net derivative positions | $(37) | $(61) | | **Net gain (loss)** | **$(74)** | **$64** | **Sensitivity Analysis of IFO to Hypothetical Commodity Price Changes (Millions of dollars) - As of March 31, 2024:** | Commodity | Change in IFO from a Hypothetical Price Increase of 10% | Change in IFO from a Hypothetical Price Increase of 25% | Change in IFO from a Hypothetical Price Decrease of 10% | Change in IFO from a Hypothetical Price Decrease of 25% | | :-------- | :------------------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------------------ | | Crude | $(64) | $(161) | $64 | $161 | | Refined products | $4 | $10 | $(4) | $(10) | | Blending products | $1 | $2 | $(1) | $(2) | | Soybean oil | $(8) | $(20) | $8 | $20 | [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=50&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) The company confirms the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and reports no material changes in internal control - MPC's management concluded that the design and operation of disclosure controls and procedures were **effective** as of March 31, 2024[223](index=223&type=chunk) - There were **no changes** in internal control over financial reporting during Q1 2024 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal controls[224](index=224&type=chunk) [PART II - OTHER INFORMATION](index=51&type=section&id=PART%20II%20-%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=51&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company discloses its involvement in legal actions and environmental enforcement matters - MPC is involved in legal proceedings but believes these will not have a **material adverse effect** on its financial position or cash flows[226](index=226&type=chunk) - The EPA issued Notices of Violation in late 2023/early 2024 regarding alleged violations at two refineries; any civil penalty is not expected to be material[229](index=229&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=51&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company states there have been no material changes to previously disclosed risk factors - **No material changes** to risk factors have occurred since the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023[230](index=230&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=51&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company summarizes its common stock repurchases during the first quarter of 2024 - As of March 31, 2024, **$4.63 billion remained available** under existing share repurchase authorizations, with an additional **$5.0 billion** approved on April 30, 2024[232](index=232&type=chunk) **Summary of Equity Securities Purchases - Quarter Ended March 31, 2024:** | Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share ($) | Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased (Millions) | | :----- | :----------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------- | | 01/01/2024-01/31/2024 | 5,734,014 | $154.25 | $5,899 | | 02/01/2024-02/29/2024 | 2,510,801 | $169.69 | $5,473 | | 03/01/2024-03/31/2024 | 4,682,743 | $178.42 | $4,638 | | **Total** | **12,927,558** | **$166.00** | **N/A** | [Item 5. Other Information](index=52&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) The company confirms no director or officer adopted or terminated Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements - No director or officer adopted or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement during the quarter ended March 31, 2024[233](index=233&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=53&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists all exhibits filed as part of the Form 10-Q **Selected Exhibits Filed:** | Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description | | :------------- | :------------------ | | 3.1 | Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Marathon Petroleum Corporation, dated April 24, 2024 | | 10.1 | Form of 2024 MPLX Phantom Unit Award Agreement | | 31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 | | 31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 | | 32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 | | 32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 | [Signatures](index=54&type=section&id=Signatures) This section contains the required signatures certifying the filing of the Form 10-Q report - The report was signed on April 30, 2024, by Erin M. Brzezinski, Vice President and Controller, on behalf of Marathon Petroleum Corporation[239](index=239&type=chunk)

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